Prevention of Pre-Term Birth by Treatment of Periodontal Disease

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The aim of the study is to investigate, in an Australian population of pregnant women, whether the treatment of periodontal disease during pregnancy prevents pre-term birth and other complications of pregnancy. Dental screening and periodontal treatment protocols have been based on standard techniques employed by hygienists that can be readily applied to the general obstetric population.

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Ages Eligible for Study:

16 Years and older (Child, Adult, Senior)

Sexes Eligible for Study:

Female

Accepts Healthy Volunteers:

No

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Pregnant women, with single pregnancies, between 12 and 20 weeks gestation

Periodontal disease defined as periodontal pocketing at a threshold of 4mm or more at 10% or more of sites

Agree to receive periodontal treatment

Exclusion Criteria:

Unable to attend for treatment

Less than 16 years of age

Have a fetus with an abnormality that predisposes the pregnancy to pre-term birth